Annai College Of Vocational Education

We operate the Annai College of Vocational Education out of Thiruvalluvar Illam in Vettavalam, Tiruvannamalai. It’s a place where we focus on teaching practical skills to people who want to get into specific jobs. We don't spend all day on theory; there’s a lot of hands-on work involved. The building is simple and sits in a quiet part of the area. We have various workshops and classrooms where the students spend their time. Some are learning about office work, others about technical skills. It’s a mixed group of students, mostly young people from the surrounding villages. We don’t have a huge staff, just a few instructors who know their trade and some office help. We spend a lot of time talking to the students about what they want to do after they finish here. It’s a very direct way of teaching. We aren't trying to be a big university with thousands of students. We like being small because we can keep an eye on how everyone is doing. The days are long, and sometimes it gets quite hot in the workshops, but we just keep the fans going and stay busy. It’s a practical place for practical people. We just want to make sure the students leave here with enough knowledge to find some work and help their families. It's just hard work and teaching what we know.